older_adult: Research & Clinical Takeaways

Stent‑based photobiomodulation was feasible, well tolerated, and associated with a low rate of severe mucositis in this small cohort. Continue using...

For adults who cannot take oral antifungals, an 8‑session diode laser plus red‑laser PDT protocol achieved higher clinical cure and faster healing...

Combining BV with RTx (sequentially or concurrently) was feasible and generally well tolerated, with expected toxicities and no new safety signals....

XP-A due to c.389G>A (p.R130K) can present with mild cutaneous disease yet later neurologic decline; functional testing can reveal marked NER defects...

In this large VA cohort, nicotinamide 500 mg twice daily was associated with lower risk of subsequent skin cancers, especially when initiated after...

Routine high-SPF sunscreen use over a year led to lower 25(OH)D and more deficiency than discretionary use; regular sunscreen users may need vitamin...

In older patients with keratoacanthoma-like atypical squamous proliferations of the lower legs, intralesional triamcinolone achieved clinical success...

Older men in high-SDI settings carry a growing skin cancer burden; intensify prevention and management for these high-risk groups. Plan resources for...

Once-daily roflumilast foam 0.3% outperformed vehicle for scalp and limited body psoriasis over 8 weeks and reduced itch early, with low adverse...

For H1-antihistamine–refractory CSU, rilzabrutinib 1200 mg/d reduced itch and hive activity over 12 weeks vs placebo with early onset and mainly...

In older adults with psoriatic disease, IL‑12/23/17 biologics were associated with fewer serious infections, while tofacitinib was associated with...

In immunocompetent patients with numerous AKs, 9-valent HPV vaccination reduced existing AK burden over 12 months versus sham, but did not lower new...

Monitor for autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders after COVID-19, with extra vigilance after severe infection, during...

For older adults, center prevention and treatment plans on age-related barrier dysfunction and use barrier-focused care to guide management.

In routine care, dupilumab sustained long-term control across age groups, and many patients could space dosing to every 3–4 weeks. About one-quarter...

Higher estimated sodium intake was associated with greater odds of AD diagnosis, activity, and severity. Discuss sodium intake with patients as a...

In older adults with new-onset eczematous dermatitis, review antihypertensive drugs as possible contributors, particularly diuretics and calcium...

In this series, melanoma in Black patients most often arose on acral sites, and advanced acral, mucosal/ocular, and unknown‑primary cases had poor...

A recess-free, skin-responsive device enabled no-shave long-hair FUE with low GTR/SBR and faster harvesting; plan torque and movement by SFS class...

Adoption of immunotherapy and targeted therapy for stage II–IV melanoma was linked with higher first‑year costs and substantial time burden for stage...